What lavender varieties grow at Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm?

Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm grows English lavender varieties and Lavandins, including Munstead, Hidcote, Lady, Twickle Purple, Rosea, Nana, English, Grosso, Provence, Dutch, and newer plantings such as Niko, Premier Munstead, Royal Velvet, Lodden Blue, and Melissa.

What is the difference between English lavender and Lavandin?

English lavender varieties are known for a sweeter, softer fragrance and are often preferred for culinary use, fresh bundles, and compact field displays. Lavandins are larger hybrid plants that produce long stems, strong fragrance, and higher essential oil volume.

Which lavender varieties are good for drying and crafts?

Hidcote, Provence, Grosso, and other long-stemmed lavender varieties are strong choices for drying, wreaths, sachets, wands, potpourri, and lavender crafts.

Which lavender varieties are used for culinary lavender?

English lavender varieties such as Munstead are commonly preferred for culinary use because of their sweeter and softer fragrance.

Can visitors see the lavender varieties in bloom?

Yes. Visitors can walk the lavender fields, compare colors and scents, and experience the varieties in bloom at Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm in Martinsville, Ohio.

Does Peaceful Acres sell lavender plants?

Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm offers lavender plants seasonally, including baby lavender plants and burlap-wrapped lavender plants when available.

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Our Lavender Fields • Martinsville, Ohio

A tapestry of purples, whites, and pinks.

At Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm, we are proud to grow a diverse selection of lavender varieties, each chosen for its unique fragrance, color, and hardiness. Our fields offer everything from culinary delights to high-yield oil producers.

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The "True Lavenders"

Angustifolias (English Lavender)

These varieties are celebrated for their sweeter, softer fragrance and are the preferred choice for culinary use. They tend to be hardier, bloom earlier in the season (typically June/July), and offer a compact, colorful display.

Munstead

A classic, early-blooming variety known for its hardiness. It produces beautiful lavender-blue spikes and has a sweet scent that makes it a favorite for fresh bundles and culinary creations.

Early bloomerFresh bundlesCulinary

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Hidcote

Deep, rich purple flowers and silver-grey foliage make Hidcote a standout in the field. It dries exceptionally well, keeping its dark color for wreaths and crafting.

Dries wellWreathsCrafting

Lady

Also known as "Lavender Lady," this variety is a reliable bloomer with a lovely fragrance, perfect for cutting and bringing the scent of the farm indoors.

Reliable bloomerCutting

Twickle Purple

Known for its long, elegant flower spikes that fan out loosely from the center of the plant. It has a fantastic fragrance and a vibrant purple hue that looks stunning in fresh bouquets.

Long spikesFresh bouquets

Rosea

A unique gem in our fields, Rosea surprises visitors with its soft, pale pink blooms. It offers a delicate contrast to the traditional purples and has a sweet, floral aroma.

Pink bloomsSweet aroma

Nana (Dwarf White)

A petite and charming variety. Nana features compact spikes of white flowers, adding a sparkle of brightness to the rows. Its smaller stature makes it distinct among our other plants.

White flowersCompact

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English

Our traditional English variety, grown for its reliable performance and classic lavender scent that defines the species.

Classic scentReliable

Vigorous Hybrids

Lavandulas (Lavandula x intermedia / Lavandins)

These vigorous hybrids are a cross between English lavender and Spike lavender. They are much larger plants that produce long, graceful stems and a high volume of essential oil with a robust, camphoraceous scent.

Grosso

The workhorse of our farm and our largest oil producer. Grosso produces exceptionally long, dark violet flower spikes. Its strong, lasting fragrance makes it the top choice for sachets, wands, and distilling into our pure essential oil.

Top oil producerSachets & wandsEssential oil

Provence

Famous for the rolling fields of France, this variety has long, pale purple spikes and a wonderfully mild, sweet scent. It is excellent for drying and is often used in potpourri and crafting.

Excellent for dryingPotpourriCrafting

Dutch

A vigorous grower with distinct grey-green foliage and broad flower spikes. It provides a beautiful display and adds to the diversity of scents and textures in our fields.

Vigorous growerBroad spikes

Growing the Fields

New 2024 & 2026 lavender plantings.

The fields keep expanding. These new varieties are now taking root at Peaceful Acres.

Niko Premier Munstead Royal Velvet Lodden Blue Melissa

Bring the Farm Home

Grow and prune lavender in your own garden.

Learn how to plant, grow, and prune lavender at home with tips from the farm — and pick up baby lavender plants, burlap-wrapped plants, and farm-made lavender products.

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Lavender plants for sale at Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm

Visit the Fields

See the varieties in bloom for yourself.

Walk the rows, compare the colors and scents, and experience the fields in person at the farm in Martinsville, Ohio.

Plan Your Visit 2027 Lavender Festival

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